Teton County, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Teton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Teton County compares with Wyoming
Teton County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Teton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Teton County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.0 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 78% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 4.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.3% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.8% | 25.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Teton County sits below Wyoming on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Teton County at a glance: 1 in 53 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.9%, vs 0.4% in Wyoming.
Overview
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Teton County. They injured 35 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (1.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 33.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Teton County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-189 (2), SR-22 (1) and US-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 0.4% in Wyoming.
Route planning tips for Teton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Teton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Teton County) |
|---|---|
| US-189 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| US-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Teton County) |
|---|---|
| Wy 22 Mp 7.5 | 4 |
| Us 26 Mp 145.99 | 2 |
| Wy 22 Mp 5.59 | 2 |
| Wy 22 Mp 7.41 | 2 |
| Wy 22 Mp 7.42 | 2 |
| Wy 22 Mp 7.47 | 2 |
| Airport Road | 1 |
| Alley & Cache St | 1 |
Teton County at a glance
| Population | 23,272 |
| Land area | 3,996.8 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $128,044 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Teton County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +1% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | +26% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Teton County
ZIP codes in Teton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Teton County
How many truck crashes happen in Teton County?
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Teton County (35 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Teton County?
Truck crashes in Teton County peak in February, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Teton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Teton County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Teton County compared with Wyoming?
Teton County records 41.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Teton County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.